Liverpool's preparations for their crucial trip to Old Trafford have been hit by a triple injury blow that could see Jurgen Klopp without three of his most important attacking players for Sunday's Premier League showdown.
Key Stars in Race Against Time
The Reds are sweating over the fitness of Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez, and Dominik Szoboszlai after all three picked up concerning knocks during international duty. The timing couldn't be worse for Klopp, whose side face their bitter rivals in a match that could prove decisive in the title race.
Mohamed Salah remains the biggest concern after being substituted with a hamstring issue during Egypt's clash with Burkina Faso. The Egyptian superstar appeared to be in significant discomfort as he left the pitch, raising serious doubts about his availability for the Manchester United encounter.
Double Blow from South America
Meanwhile, Darwin Núñez was forced off during Uruguay's match against Nigeria with what appeared to be a muscular problem. The striker's explosive pace has been crucial to Liverpool's attacking play this season, and his potential absence would represent a major setback.
Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai completes the worrying trio after missing his national team's recent fixtures. The midfielder's dynamic presence in the centre of the park has been instrumental to Liverpool's success this campaign.
Klopp's Selection Headache
Jurgen Klopp now faces an anxious wait as all three players undergo assessment at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre. The German manager will be desperately hoping for positive news ahead of one of the most important fixtures of the season.
With Liverpool locked in a thrilling three-way battle for the Premier League title, every point matters. The absence of any of these key players would significantly weaken Liverpool's chances of securing a positive result at Old Trafford.
The medical team at Melwood will be working around the clock to get the injured stars fit, but with the match just days away, time is not on Liverpool's side.
